National First Combat Psychologist Recognized January 28, 2005 One the Army's first combat psychologists received the Bronze Star 55 years after serving on the front lines of the Korean War. His unit's deployment was the beginning of officially recognizing shell shock, or what is now known as post-traumatic stress disorder. First Combat Psychologist Recognized Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4469479/4469480" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Law California Prisons Put New Focus on Rehabilitation January 19, 2005 Despite an $8 billion deficit, California is investing in its troubled prison system. The new prison director is using innovative and inexpensive techniques including using volunteers to refocus prisons on rehabilitation rather than punishment. California Prisons Put New Focus on Rehabilitation Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4458080/4458081" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Law Focusing California's Prison System on Correction January 18, 2005 Jeanne Woodford, head of California's prisons, has a new challenge -- trying to fix the nation's largest and perhaps most troubled state prison system. She's spent her entire career working her way up through the ranks, from guard to warden. Focusing California's Prison System on Correction Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4456670/4456671" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Health Care Nurses Take on Governator over Staffing Rules January 3, 2005 NPR's Richard Gonzales reports on the fight between a California nurses' union and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The nurses are suing because the governor recently blocked new regulations that would have lowered nurse-to-patient ratios in most California hospitals. Nurses Take on Governator over Staffing Rules Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4256263/4256264" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Suits Challenge Calif. Gay Marriage Ban December 22, 2004 Two lawsuits in San Francisco challenge California's ban on same sex marriage. Both suits are attempts to clear the way for gay and lesbian couples to legally wed. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports. Suits Challenge Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4240282/4240283" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Seeing Dollar Signs in San Quentin Site December 19, 2004 California land developers are trying to get their hands on the historic San Quentin State Prison site as a location for upscale housing and retail. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports on whether the state will sell the property or invest $250 million to renovate the decaying prison compound. Seeing Dollar Signs in San Quentin Site Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4235417/4235418" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Blind Parents' Custody of Newborn Challenged December 13, 2004 A blind couple in Northern California nearly lose their newborn baby after San Mateo County officials question whether they're physically capable of caring for the child. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports. Blind Parents' Custody of Newborn Challenged Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4225888/4225889" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Politics S.F. Mayor Stirs Debate Among Democrats November 28, 2004 Gavin Newsom, San Francisco's mayor, enjoys a remarkable approval rating at home, in part because of his hands-on work with the homeless. But the Democrat is also hearing from critics who say his support of gay marriage prompted a national backlash against his party. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports. S.F. Mayor Stirs Debate Among Democrats Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4189535/4189536" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Schwarzenegger Eyes Changes in Youth Corrections November 21, 2004 California's troubled youth correctional department is about to get a major overhaul at the direction of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports. Schwarzenegger Eyes Changes in Youth Corrections Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4180849/4180850" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Politics San Francisco Tries 'No Runoff' Voting Method November 6, 2004 When the citizens of San Francisco voted Tuesday, they ranked their top three choices for city offices. It was a first for a process aimed at avoiding runoff elections. The new "ranked-choice voting" method posed some logistical problems, but created clear winners. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports. San Francisco Tries 'No Runoff' Voting Method Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4156927/4156928" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National San Francisco Brewery Fights New Housing November 4, 2004 A housing boom in San Francisco could sweep away the city's traditional industrial neighborhoods. The owner of an iconic business in the area -- Anchor Brewing -- says planned development could push the brewery out of its current neighborhood. Hear NPR's Richard Gonzales. San Francisco Brewery Fights New Housing Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4143415/4143416" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Population Estimate for California Decreases October 18, 2004 California's population projection is scaled back because of a recent drop in the birthrate among Latinos. The decrease is attributed to the fact that many people have embraced something that was once taboo in the Latino culture -- birth control. Hear NPR's Richard Gonzales. Population Estimate for California Decreases Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4115247/4115248" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Mexican Immigrants Weigh Issues of Assimilation October 8, 2004 Mexican immigrants, who make up 37 percent of all recent immigrants, differ substantially from other immigrants in many categories. How well -- and, more importantly, how much -- are they assimilating? NPR's Richard Gonzales report. Mexican Immigrants Weigh Issues of Assimilation Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4076603/4076604" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Law Questions Raised about Air Force Spy Case September 15, 2004 A former Air Force translator goes on trial for allegedly attempting to pass classified documents to Syria. But a Pentagon review that found only one of the documents was classified as secret has weakened the government's case, and 14 of the original 30 charges have been dropped. Hear NPR's Richard Gonzales. Questions Raised about Air Force Spy Case Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3918628/3918629" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Murder of River Guides Jars California September 5, 2004 The murder of two river guides from a Christian camp along the Sonoma coast in California has residents worried. They were shot to death in their sleeping bags. After two weeks, police have uncovered no motives, no suspects and few clues. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports. Murder of River Guides Jars California Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3890459/3890460" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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